Wall Mounted Handrail Installation Height

Place the short cut returns from step 2 against the two ends of the handrail so the returns turn the handrail end toward.

Wall mounted handrail installation height.

Above the front edge of the stair nosings. Snap chalk line to connect the two wall marks. Don t be one of those guys. Using electronic stud finder mark wall studs at top middle and bottom of staircase.

Mark bracket height on level. We chose 36 in. Step 3 below shows how to find this wall mounted handrail height point at the top of the stair. Sufficient vertical clearance between upper and lower handrails 9 inches 230 mm minimum should be provided to help prevent entrapment.

A maximum height of 28 inches 710 mm measured to the top of the gripping surface from the ramp surface or stair nosing is recommended for handrails designed for children. The edge of the handrail that is farthest away from the wall it is mounted on should not project more than 4 1 2 inches from the wall. Ada specifies that grab bars must be positioned between 33 and 36 inches above the floor so centering. Railing that projects farther than this will crowd the walking path especially when there is a railing at the other side of he stairs limiting the walking space.

Calculate height of handrail and mounting brackets. Use level to mark bracket height on wall at top and bottom of staircase.